McDowell Nature Preserve, November 1

Thanks to all who came out on a gorgeous fall day for some wonderful time in the woods. Everything went smoothly and nobody lost an eye.  The courses were designed and set out by the internationally acclaimed navigator and all-around nice guy – Sergei Zhyk – who has been a tremendous asset for the club.  Given the very few overtimes & didn’t finish results – Sergei either made relatively easy courses or participants are just getting that much better!

We tried something different this time around with “Basic Skills Training” where folks got paired with a seasoned pro (e.g. old-timer) for customized learning instead of just going out on a course. If this is something you’d like to see again – please let us know.  We’re always concerned with folks who participate; but are frustrated that their skills aren’t improving.  Let us help – orienteering, unlike differential calculus, is supposed to be fun!

As always – nonprofit orgs like the COK rely solely on the graciousness of volunteers to make events happen.  So, please consider sharing a little of your time & talents in any capacity you can.

A special thanks is in order for some volunteers who helped make Saturday’s event at McDowell a rousing success:

The COK is grateful to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation for allowing the use of public parks for a rewarding, low impact, outdoor sport.

See you next time in the woods,

James